Ceratophyllus niger explained
Ceratophyllus niger, also known as the western chicken flea or the black hen flea, is an ectoparasite of birds.[1] It is a member of the family Ceratophyllidae and was described by Fox in 1908.
Notes and References
- Chicken Infestation With Ceratophyllus Niger (Black Hen Flea) In Alberta . Bigland, C. H . 1955 . Canadian Journal of Comparative Medicine and Veterinary Science . 1614086 . 17648799 . 19 . Can J Comp Med Vet Sci . 3 . 90.